What do you think about people who do extreme piercings, tattoos, or body modifications?

I like this answer and I couldn't have said it better myself. 👍

Well, I was more asking from a conversation starting standpoint.
I don't think 99% of the people care what other people are doing to their bodies.

Again, I am not asking if you give them permission. I'm asking why you think they do it?

@NineLives: Because they want to be an accessory and don't mind exposing themselves to infection. They do it to appear a certain way, buying into a fad, becoming something other than themselves, so they can talk about their tattoos or piercings instead of their vapid personalities. It's a very straightforward way to buy culture rather than create it.

👍 I like this answer! Thank you! 🙂

Ya and that isn't creepy at all 😱 😀

I don't know, that is why I am asking. I could come up with a theory, but it doesn't make me right!
My personal opinion: If I see someone doing something so drastic to their outer body, it makes me think that they are very insecure on the inside. They don't think their inside is unique enough to stand out from the crowd.

@NineLives: Okay, I see. I think it depends on the tattoo, but to me it's when people want to be differentiated from the norm, tattoos can be powerful.

I understand that people don't need approval to become pierced or tattooed. I was just wondering why do you think they do it?